2019-20 NYSAA

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)

NYSAA is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State’s learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. In the 2017-18 school year, NYSAA no longer includes a Social Studies component. For the 2019-20 school year, the NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.

English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment is a computer-delivered adaptive assessment measuring a student's achievement of the ELA, Mathematics, and Science State Standards at a reduced level of depth, breadth, and complexity. This computerized assessment provides the opportunity to customize the assessment to the individual abilities and needs of the student. It is designed to measure a wide range of proficiencies of students, is quicker and easier to administer and score, and provides useful information to teachers to inform future instruction for the student.

2019-20 NYSAA Test Window: March 9, 2020 - June 5, 2020

Computer Based Testing Training

Eastern Suffolk BOCES will be offering two formats for Computer Based Training this year.  A full day of training is required by the State Education Department for anyone who did not administer the NYSAA or attend training in the 2018-19 school year.  A half day of training is only recommended for test administrators who were trained in 2018-19, but prefer the facilitated format.  Half day training is not required by SED.

CBT Training 2019-20-Information:  Flyer and Information

For more information click on the link below:

http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/nysaa/